Month: February 2022

Next Level Athlete: Rebecca Dorst — M-A to UCLA

M-A athletic director Paul Snow is working on a project called Next Level Athletes to recognize alums who continued with sports in college. There will

by Linda Hubbard
on February 24, 2022

Adult drop in and league sports available at Arrillaga Family Gymnasium

Get your game on with drop-in and league play for adults at Arrillaga Family Gymnasium. Drop-in sports schedule: Monday/Wednesday: Basketball from Noon to 2:00 pm –

by Contributed Content
on February 24, 2022

M-A’s sixth annual STEM fair takes place in-person this year

On Thursday, February 17th, Menlo-Atherton High School hosted its sixth annual STEM fair in the Maker Space. This year’s event returned in person after last

by Emily Buck
on February 23, 2022

Spotted: Spring flowers adorning Gitane’s window

Following her terrific holiday window, Gitane owner Malika has brought spring to downtown Menlo Park with her latest window display. A bit of cheer on

by Linda Hubbard
on February 23, 2022

Menlo College alum Mark Speckman brings special perspective to his role as commencement speaker

Alumnus Mark Speckman ‘74 will be the speaker for Menlo College’s 94th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 21, 2022. With a 40-year coaching career in

by Contributed Content
on February 22, 2022

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo hosts virtual town hall with guest Senator Alex Padilla on February 23

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, February 23, at 4:00 pm with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla to discuss legislation

by Contributed Content
on February 22, 2022

Finally — a bit of rain falls on Menlo Park

Rain fell on Menlo Park last night and early this morning, the first since January 16. The total wasn't much, just 0.05", bringing the season-to-date

by Linda Hubbard
on February 22, 2022

The pearly history behind Chinese takeout boxes

Editor's note: We are big fans of Dan Lewis's five-days-a-week newsletter. With his permission, we are using one here, just because we think it's a

by Dan Lewis
on February 21, 2022

Black History Month film discussion for teens looks at Hidden Figures

Join other teens to discuss Hidden Figures, the movie based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly which tells the story of female African-American mathematicians

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2022

For preschoolers: Storytime with Blank Park Zoo on February 23

Preschoolers are invited to enjoy the world of books with the team at Blank Park Zoo in Iowa on Wednesday, February 23, from 10:0 to

by Contributed Content
on February 20, 2022